Employer’s breach of fiduciary duty claim fails twice

By Jeffrey R. Smith
Jun 19, 2023

The British Columbia Court of Appeal confirmed that an employee of The England Group did not owe a fiduciary duty, as he lacked the authority and discretion required for such an obligation. The court held that simply having access to confidential information or promoting a competitor after departure does not create a fiduciary relationship, especially where the employee’s role was largely administrative.

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